The Best Canyoneering Trails in United Arab Emirates

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Trident Canyon

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near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Ben Robbins
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Distance

3.90mi

Elevation +

328f

TrailRank

64| 4.0

The speed we did this route at was pretty average, so this time can be considered that. Depending on group size and speed, it could take from about 2 to 6 hours. I have graded it as moderate, however this is based on ...

Hello. I've done this trail. The beginning was a bit unclear. There is also a sign that forbids hikers from entering. Bu...
Daniel Iltis

Hi Ben, Thanks for your suggestions. I finally did this canyon, with only exception that we parked at the bottom of ca...
Kozyriev Oleksandr

for canyoneers, the trail is not difficult but you can't say it's easy. rope experience is needed. do not go in heat. ...
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Sanaz canyon right to left approach

Canyoneering

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near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Nasar Husain
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Distance

4.92mi

Elevation +

2621f

TrailRank

56

This is a technical and difficult in summer ,this hike you need abseiling gears 2X60 mtr rope is mandatory ,two set of 60mtr rope is ideal for carrying .we took 8 hours to complete the hike. Ascending the last point we w...

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UAE - Kirithon Canyon

Canyoneering

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near Yinas, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Gayan Nanayakkara

Distance

13.06mi

Elevation +

8527f

TrailRank

41

Check this video : https://youtu.be/FI8JX0736XY Meeting point : https://maps.app.goo.gl/aeFCv2i5yLZfCK4G6 To reach abseiling stations you should use normal way to sherri village and from then should cross the sherri ...

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Thunder Canyon

Canyoneering

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near Ḑāyah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Kozyriev Oleksandr

Distance

1.62mi

Elevation +

945f

TrailRank

41| 4.67

As with most of the canyons, there's no obvious access to the start. we walked 20m left from parking and started our accent. Try to stick to GPS route as you'll be walking in between two gullies and it's important you hi...

This is the Wadi Naqat, a right tributary of the Wadi Shah
Pablo de Gárate

Nice surrounding views and great initial rappel into the bowl. Scramble to the high point was tough but satisfying. Wa...
Tim Gayton

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Al Rams (Glouk) Canyon

Canyoneering

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near Ḑāyah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Piero Che

Distance

5.44mi

Elevation +

2287f

TrailRank

41

This canyon is considered as difficult due to the technicality of the drops as well as the foot work required. The ascent is a bit tricky, specially at the first bit of it. You can get quite exposed when find the right...

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UAE - RAMS Canyon

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near Ḑāyah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Gayan Nanayakkara

Distance

6.40mi

Elevation +

3619f

TrailRank

40

Meeting point : https://goo.gl/maps/v1ZxEJLaLmfDMbHB9 This canyon is considered as difficult due to the technicality of the drops as well as the foot work required. The ascent is a bit tricky, specially at the first...

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Rams canyon - Ras Al Khaimah

Canyoneering

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near Ḑāyah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Kozyriev Oleksandr

Distance

3.14mi

Elevation +

1946f

TrailRank

38

Exploring beautiful Rams canyon. There's no obvious path to reach the canyon entry. Start you hike along wadi bed, keeping to the right and start gaining altitude, going up the ledges of the cliff. Keep looking for t...

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Trident canyon, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Canyoneering

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near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

anton_hkng
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Distance

3.13mi

Elevation +

554f

TrailRank

37

Trident Canyon Trident Canyon is a spectacular place in the UAE where you can practice your abseiling skills. You start with a short about 30 min hike from the Samar trail finish location till you reach the canyon. Whil...

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UAE - NRT Goat trail Canyon

Canyoneering

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near Yinas, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Gayan Nanayakkara
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Distance

4.40mi

Elevation +

2329f

TrailRank

36

Meeting point : https://maps.app.goo.gl/aeFCv2i5yLZfCK4G6 This canyon is considered as difficult due to the technicality of the drops as well as the foot work required. The ascent is a bit tricky, specially at t...

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UAE - Thunder Canyon (Dayah)

Canyoneering

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near Ḑāyah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Gayan Nanayakkara

Distance

2.74mi

Elevation +

1168f

TrailRank

36

Meeting point : https://maps.app.goo.gl/PSkqydYSkbq8stWW7 Cars can park in the same place where we can start hike. It is bit tough to reach to rapelling stations start point. Path is not marked and should give bit pus...

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Kirithon canyon - Wadi Naqab

Canyoneering

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near Yinas, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Kozyriev Oleksandr
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Distance

5.13mi

Elevation +

3491f

TrailRank

35

Trekking up to famous Sheri village with subsequent descent via Kirithon canyon with amazing rock formations carved by time and water. Trek itself is very well marked with cairns and there's plenty information about it....

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UAE - Rams Canyon (Dayah) 2

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near Ḑāyah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Gayan Nanayakkara
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Distance

7.35mi

Elevation +

2769f

TrailRank

35

Meeting point : https://goo.gl/maps/v1ZxEJLaLmfDMbHB9 This canyon is considered as difficult due to the technicality of the drops as well as the foot work required. The ascent is a bit tricky, specially at the first...

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Samarat - Rappeling

Canyoneering

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near Samarat, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Piero Che

Distance

5.02mi

Elevation +

1568f

TrailRank

34

This is a great spot for rappelling. The start was from the top of Sherri Village. It took us about 11 hours to complete this route as we had to drill some anchors. The drops are as below: 5m, 8m, 45m, 45m, and 60m. ...

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Kirithon Cascades

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near Yinas, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

ewajuz
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Distance

8.45mi

Elevation +

2280f

TrailRank

32

Start via Wadi Naqab, right through Sheri Village, down to Kirithon Wadi. 4 repeal points (8m, 42m, 35m & 48m). Long hike, well worth for the views. Including lots of scrambling on the way down. Fixed the points and add...

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Rams Canyon

Canyoneering

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near Ḑāyah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

ewajuz
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Distance

13.57mi

Elevation +

1759f

TrailRank

32

Start with steep hiking up, then down and walking around to the left. Ropes & up-sailing gear required to go down the canyon. 8 drops and no walking around: first 35m, then 8m, 50m, 10m, 35m, 52m & 8m. Parked just passed...

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Samarat Canyon - Sherri Village

Canyoneering

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near Yinas, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Piero Che

Distance

10.38mi

Elevation +

4875f

TrailRank

32

Note: This activity can be done in 6-8 hours. It took us longer due to the stops. The hike up to Sherri Village is quite enjoyable and easy, reaching 1050m of elevation, from the top of the village, we carried on towa...

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UAE - Trident Canyon

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near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Gayan Nanayakkara

Distance

5.16mi

Elevation +

1952f

TrailRank

31

The speed we did this route at was pretty average, so this time can be considered that. Depending on group size and speed, it could take from about 2 to 6 hours. I have graded it as moderate, however this is based on ...

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RAMS (Glouk) Canyon

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near Ḑāyah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Piero Che

Distance

4.91mi

Elevation +

2218f

TrailRank

31

This canyon is considered as difficult due to the technicality of the drops as well as the foot work required. The ascent is a bit tricky, specially at the first bit of it. You can get quite exposed when find the right...

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Trident Canyon

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near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Piero Che

Distance

3.13mi

Elevation +

469f

TrailRank

27

Lovely canyon with beautiful sceneries. A bit of a tricky bouldering between drops but all manageable. Drops are as below: 7m scramble rope is fixed 12m a bit tricky drop 20m clean abseil 40m almost all of it is an ...

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Trident Wall - Wadi Shāh

Canyoneering

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near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

ewajuz
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Distance

9.09mi

Elevation +

1637f

TrailRank

26| 3.0

3 main drops (10m, 34m & 40m), ropes, ATC, mounteneering gear required. Park one car at the bottom one at the top / start point. Well shaded most of the hike if you start very early.

Hi Ewajuz I see u did this canyon recently, are all bolts are in good condition? Safe to go for it ?
Emalaska

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Thunder canyon - Ḑāyah

Canyoneering

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near Ḑāyah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

ewajuz
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Distance

2.26mi

Elevation +

886f

TrailRank

25

Up-sailing trail with a steep hike up the first hour, then 4 drops (52m / 10m / 35m / 25m) with fixed hangers (all checked & fixed properly). Ropes, mountaineering equipment and experience required. No way around first ...

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Rams Canyon (Glouk) Winter Canyoning

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near Ḑāyah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Piero Che

Distance

5.55mi

Elevation +

2113f

TrailRank

24| 5.0

See my trails for full description. Few updates: All pools are full of water and you can avoid most of them. We have installed a backup hanger at the third abseil (62m) Last drop (12m) the hangers are on the righ...

As described! You must have a good abseiling experience.
willydyn

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Trident’s Canyon

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near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

ewajuz
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Distance

1.73mi

Elevation +

538f

TrailRank

24

Nice short hiking between 3 repeal drops, one point added by Rene. Ropes & climbing equipment required.

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NRT Goat Trail Canyon

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near Yinas, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Piero Che

Distance

5.75mi

Elevation +

2349f

TrailRank

24

This canyon is not committed except for the first drop. Drops as below: 30 15 35 More details to come

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WADI NAQAB - NRT GOAT TRAIL

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near Yinas, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Piero Che

Distance

3.40mi

Elevation +

1926f

TrailRank

23

An interesting route which involves 3 small rappels. We have fixed and tested the hangers. Many of the drops are bypass able from the right hand side.

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